California's Global Environmental Leadership

Expanded California’s climate leadership to include short lived climate pollutants.

Banned future state funding for coal shipments or export through California.

Provided $176.6 million in cleanup funds to communities contaminated by the Exide battery recycling plant.

Passed emergency legislation to stop new gas injections after the gas leak in Aliso Canyon.

Saving California’s whales: committed state resources to cleaning up abandoned fishing and crabbing gear entangling whales off of California’s coast.

Improved access to safe, reliable drinking water in California by limiting the proliferation of small, unsustainable public water agencies.

Making California Healthier

Passed Health Plan tax reform bringing in billions in state and federal support to stabilize Medi-Cal.

Increased the age to purchase tobacco to 21, saving lives and reducing costs on the health care system.

Banned smoking at youth sporting events.

Protected the public from exposure to e-cigarettes by applying the state’s existing smoke free laws.

Allow Medi-Cal patients to leave their home to adult children after passing away instead of forcing a sale.

Combating Gun Violence

After a historic day of action on gun violence prevention, the Governor signed into law seven measures, including bills to regulate ammunition, ban high capacity magazines and to close the “bullet button” loophole.

Funded firearms violence research center at the University of California to study the root cause and impact of gun violence.

Ensuring Every Student Has a Fair Shot

Made a record investment in K-12 education with an increase of more than $3600 per student over the past five years.

New investments in UC and CSU will create 7,000 new higher education slots for in-state students — for a total of 20,000 since last year.

Strengthened the pipeline to state universities and colleges for all students — regardless of their economic status — by investing $200 million to better prepare our students.

Passed the CA Promise, guaranteeing priority registration and academic advising to CSU students committed to graduating in four years.

California Leadership

Ensured End of Life Act took effect June 9th with the adjournment of the Special Session.